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Earning a Masters in Accounting Versus an MBA in Finance

09-08-2020

Apr

10

@5:00 PM

Hylton Lecture: Kim McCaslin ('93)

The Hylton Lecture Series in Accountancy was established in 1980 to honor Delmar P. Hylton, who started Wake Forests accountancy program in 1949 and helped build it into one of the top accounting programs in the nation. This year's Hylton lecture will be presented by Kimberly McCaslin ('93), Partner and Head of the North America Portfolio Group at Bain Capital. Kim McCaslin joined Bain Capital in 2006. She is a Partner and Head of the North American Private Equity Portfolio Group. Prior to joining Bain Capital, Kim was a Vice President of M&A and Corporate Development for Capital One Financial. Before that, she was a Principal at Mercer Management Consulting, where she advised companies across a variety of industries. Kim started her career at Accenture, focusing primarily on business process redesign and financial systems development.

Events

What You Need to Know About Starting a Master of Science in Business Analytics Without Work Experience

09-09-2020

Apr

19

@3:00 PM

Wake Forest Spring Football Showcase/Tailgate

It's going to be sun's-out, fun on Saturday, April 19 for the 2025 Wake Forest Football Spring Showcase. The event will begin at 3 p.m. Admission is FREE and open to the public. Designed to be an interactive, high-energy experience for students, families, and Demon Deacon fans of all ages, the Spring Showcase will feature an exciting mix of on-field action and fan engagement. Fans in attendance will enjoy a Wake Forest Football Team Showcase, where the team will hit the field in a practice/scrimmage format. Additionally, fans and students alike will have the chance to compete alongside Wake Forest football players in a Punt, Pass & Kick Competition. Throughout the event, attendees can also enter to win exclusive giveaways, including Nike Team gear, autographed items, gift cards and more! Before the event, Wake Forest students are invited to tailgate outside of Gate 5 at Allegacy Stadium, free food and (non-acholic) beverages will be provided!

News

Is A Masters In Accounting Worth It?

02-02-2024

Apr

10

@5:00 PM

Hylton Lecture: Kim McCaslin ('93)

The Hylton Lecture Series in Accountancy was established in 1980 to honor Delmar P. Hylton, who started Wake Forests accountancy program in 1949 and helped build it into one of the top accounting programs in the nation. This year's Hylton lecture will be presented by Kimberly McCaslin ('93), Partner and Head of the North America Portfolio Group at Bain Capital. Kim McCaslin joined Bain Capital in 2006. She is a Partner and Head of the North American Private Equity Portfolio Group. Prior to joining Bain Capital, Kim was a Vice President of M&A and Corporate Development for Capital One Financial. Before that, she was a Principal at Mercer Management Consulting, where she advised companies across a variety of industries. Kim started her career at Accenture, focusing primarily on business process redesign and financial systems development.

Thought Leadership

Earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) vs. a Masters in Management (MSM) Degree

09-08-2020

Apr

10

@5:00 PM

Hylton Lecture: Kim McCaslin ('93)

The Hylton Lecture Series in Accountancy was established in 1980 to honor Delmar P. Hylton, who started Wake Forests accountancy program in 1949 and helped build it into one of the top accounting programs in the nation. This year's Hylton lecture will be presented by Kimberly McCaslin ('93), Partner and Head of the North America Portfolio Group at Bain Capital. Kim McCaslin joined Bain Capital in 2006. She is a Partner and Head of the North American Private Equity Portfolio Group. Prior to joining Bain Capital, Kim was a Vice President of M&A and Corporate Development for Capital One Financial. Before that, she was a Principal at Mercer Management Consulting, where she advised companies across a variety of industries. Kim started her career at Accenture, focusing primarily on business process redesign and financial systems development.

Jenelle Conaway

Assistant Professor

EMAIL: conawayj@wfu.edu

PHONE: (336) 758-3769

OFFICE: Farrell 271

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Teaching Interests

Financial Accounting and Reporting

Education

Ph D, Boston University (Accounting) - 2017
MBA, Loyola University Maryland (Finance) - 2011
BS, University of South Carolina (Accounting) - 2008

Publications

Issues in Accounting Education

Academic Dishonesty in Online Accounting Assessments?Evidence on the Use of Academic Resource Sites

Conaway, J. K. , & Wiesen, T. (2023)

Journal of Accounting, Auditing & Finance

Market Perceptions of Fair Value Reporting for Tangible Assets

Conaway, J. , Liang, L. , & Riedl, E. J. (2023)

Journal of Accounting Research

Do U.S. Investors Value Foreign Component Auditors?

Chen, B. , & Conaway, J. (2022)

Contemporary Accounting Research

Has Global Financial Reporting Comparability Improved?

Conaway, J. (2022)